Simplify
-If $Q ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 6$

question 14

Multiple Choice

Simplify.
-If $Q ( x ) = 3 x ^ { 2 } + 7 x - 6$ , find $Q ( - 1 )$

• A) \(- 16\)
• B) \(- 10\)
• C) \(- 2\)
• D) 4

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